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Brahma Temple Kumbakonam (Patteeswaram)
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Tamil_Nadu, Thanjavur -
December 20, 2025
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December 20, 2025 
Important Days and Dates
- Buddha Purnima – The most important festival celebrated with prayers, meditation, and special ceremonies.
- Mahaparinirvana Day – Commemorates the passing of Lord Buddha.
- International Buddhist Conventions – Held occasionally with participation from global Buddhist communities.
How to Reach
Delhi to Temple
- Fly Delhi → Trichy, then train/cab to Kumbakonam (~2050 km total).
- Cheapest: Train Delhi → Kumbakonam (≈40–41 hours).
- Temple is around 2 km from Kumbakonam Railway Junction.
Ahmedabad to Temple
- No direct flight/train. Travel via major hub (Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai/Trichy).
- Then reach Kumbakonam by train/cab.
- Temple is 2 km from Kumbakonam Railway Junction.
History of the Temple
– Known as Vedanarayan Perumal Temple, popularly called Brahma Temple.
– Built during the 12th–13th century (late Chola period).
– Renovated in later Nayak period.
– Main deity: Vedanarayana Perumal with consort Vedavalli.
– Separate shrine for Brahma and his consorts.
– Legend: Brahma worshipped Vishnu here seeking salvation.
Description
Important Days and Dates
- Buddha Purnima – The most important festival celebrated with prayers, meditation, and special ceremonies.
- Mahaparinirvana Day – Commemorates the passing of Lord Buddha.
- International Buddhist Conventions – Held occasionally with participation from global Buddhist communities.
How to Reach
Delhi to Temple
- Fly Delhi → Trichy, then train/cab to Kumbakonam (~2050 km total).
- Cheapest: Train Delhi → Kumbakonam (≈40–41 hours).
- Temple is around 2 km from Kumbakonam Railway Junction.
Ahmedabad to Temple
- No direct flight/train. Travel via major hub (Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai/Trichy).
- Then reach Kumbakonam by train/cab.
- Temple is 2 km from Kumbakonam Railway Junction.
History of the Temple
– Known as Vedanarayan Perumal Temple, popularly called Brahma Temple.
– Built during the 12th–13th century (late Chola period).
– Renovated in later Nayak period.
– Main deity: Vedanarayana Perumal with consort Vedavalli.
– Separate shrine for Brahma and his consorts.
– Legend: Brahma worshipped Vishnu here seeking salvation.
